Extraction of four second permanent molars in the presence of severe premolar crowding: a case report.
A case is reported of a patient who presented with severe buccal segment crowding, poor oral hygiene and a reluctance to wear orthodontic appliances. The premolar alignment was improved by extracting four second permanent molars.
Dickson
J A
JA
Department of Orthodontics, Kingston NHS Trust, Kingston upon Thames.
Jones
A G
AG
D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008311:Malocclusion, Angle Class I / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008334:Mandible; D008437:Maxilla; D003765:Models, Dental; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014081:Tooth Extraction